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Vicki's Voice http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/ Provides research-based up-to-date information on a variety of topics about food safety, nutrition, and wellness for a healthy lifestyle. Programs cover many food aspects, from nutrition and food safety to seasonal tidbits. Most of us can benefit from learning more about food and nutrition so get started by clicking on the links below and then sit back, turn up the volume and listen. Podcast Generator 2.7 - http://www.podcastgenerator.net Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:05:18 +0000 en Your copyright notice http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/images/itunes_image.jpg Vicki's Voice http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/ Provides research-based up-to-date information on a variety of topics about food safety, nutrition, and wellness for a healthy lifestyle. Programs cover many food aspects, from nutrition and food safety to seasonal tidbits. Most of us can benefit from learning more about food and nutrition so get started by clicking on the links below and then sit back, turn up the volume and listen. Nutrition and Food Safety Vicki Hayman Vicki Hayman vhayman@uwyo.edu clean One-Pot Italian Chicken Cacciatore Chicken cacciatore is an excellent example of how you can take basic ingredients and turn them into a fabulous meal.Chicken cacciatore can be cooked in one pot, which is always a bonus when cooking a meal for the entire family. Chicken cacciatore is an excellent example of how you can take basic ingredients and turn them into a fabulous meal.Chicken cacciatore can be cooked in one pot, which is always a bonus when cooking a meal for the entire family. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-10-12_podcast_10-15-20_one_pot_italian_chicken_cacciatore.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-10-12_podcast_10-15-20_one_pot_italian_chicken_cacciatore.mp3 5:20 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman chicken, chicken cacciatore, stew, chicken stew no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:51 +0000 A Winning Combo Chicken N Waffles Have you ever tried the delectable combination of chicken and waffles? This blend of sweet and salty, soft and crunchy, maple, and chicken create the perfect meal. Have you ever tried the delectable combination of chicken and waffles? This blend of sweet and salty, soft and crunchy, maple, and chicken create the perfect meal. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-07-22_podcast_7-30-20_a_winning_combo_chicken_n_waffles.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-07-22_podcast_7-30-20_a_winning_combo_chicken_n_waffles.mp3 5:12 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman chicken, waffles, chicken and waffles, fried chicken, no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:40 +0000 Homemade Ice Cream Secrets While it’s easy to make ice cream at home, there are a few key steps and tips to make it a success. While it’s easy to make ice cream at home, there are a few key steps and tips to make it a success. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-07-22_podcast_7-23-20_homemade_ice_cream_secrets.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-07-22_podcast_7-23-20_homemade_ice_cream_secrets.mp3 5:21 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman ice cream, ice cream freezers, heavy cream no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:39 +0000 Freezing Food Properly Almost all food items can be frozen and kept on hand for future meals. There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to preparing foods for your freezer. Almost all food items can be frozen and kept on hand for future meals. There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to preparing foods for your freezer. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-05-21_podcast_5-28-20_freezing_food_properly.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-05-21_podcast_5-28-20_freezing_food_properly.mp3 5:15 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman freezing, frozen food, freezer burn, refreezing, thawing no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:29 +0000 Savvy About Salad Greens You can choose from so many different varieties of lettuce. By including a variety of salad greens in your diet, you will ensure that you get a wide range of nutrients and reap the full benefits greens can offer. You can choose from so many different varieties of lettuce. By including a variety of salad greens in your diet, you will ensure that you get a wide range of nutrients and reap the full benefits greens can offer. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-05-21_podcast_6-4-20_savvy_about_salad_greens.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-05-21_podcast_6-4-20_savvy_about_salad_greens.mp3 5:21 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman lettuce, salad greens, nutrition, wash salad greens no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:29 +0000 Coronavirus Kitchen Cleaning Tips Although your kitchen may look clean, it can harbor harmful pathogens that can cause illnesses. If you clean your kitchen routinely, you can rid it of pathogens to keep you and your food safe. Although your kitchen may look clean, it can harbor harmful pathogens that can cause illnesses. If you clean your kitchen routinely, you can rid it of pathogens to keep you and your food safe. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-05-21_podcast_5-21-20_coronavirus_kitchen_cleaning_tips.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-05-21_podcast_5-21-20_coronavirus_kitchen_cleaning_tips.mp3 5:20 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman kitchen cleaning, clean, sanitize, disinfect, coronavirus, illness, foodborne illness no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:28 +0000 Shopping For Food During The COVID 19 Pandemic Shop safely during the pandemic with these tips. Shop safely during the pandemic with these tips. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-04-17_podcast_4-23-20_shopping_for_food_during_the_covid_19_pandemic.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2020-04-17_podcast_4-23-20_shopping_for_food_during_the_covid_19_pandemic.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman COVID 19, coronavirus, grocery shopping, shop safely, food no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:25 +0000 Produce Safety Fruits and vegetables are often eaten raw, without cooking to destroy pathogens. Thus, they are potential sources of food-borne illness.So how should you keep raw produce safe to eat? Learn what you can do to make your food safer to eat.  

 

 

 

]]> Fruits and vegetables are often eaten raw, without cooking to destroy pathogens. Thus, they are potential sources of food-borne illness.So how should you keep raw produce safe to eat? Learn what you can do to make your food safer to eat. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-06-21_podcast_6-21-18_produce_safety.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-06-21_podcast_6-21-18_produce_safety.mp3 5:00 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman produce safety, food safety, salmanella, bacteria, pathogens, no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:03 +0000 Souffle Secrets You don't need to be a French chef in order to make a successful soufflé. Making a soufflé is actually a simple process, despite its reputation for being difficult to make. You don't need to be a French chef in order to make a successful soufflé. Making a soufflé is actually a simple process, despite its reputation for being difficult to make. Follow these tips to make sure you succeed every time you set out to bake this light, airy treat.

 

]]> You don't need to be a French chef in order to make a successful soufflé. Making a soufflé is actually a simple process, despite its reputation for being difficult to make. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-05-31_podcast_5-31-18_souffle_secrets.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-05-31_podcast_5-31-18_souffle_secrets.mp3 5:17 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman souffle, eggs, egg whites no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:50:01 +0000 Bringing Home Bivalves If you have not cooked shellfish at home, it can be intimidating the first time. With that in mind, I have researched crucial expert advice and guidelines for the bivalve.  

If you have not cooked shellfish at home, it can be intimidating the first time. With that in mind, I have researched crucial expert advice and guidelines for the bivalve. Be brave and BRING HOME BIVALVES – Clams, Mussels, and Oysters! 

]]> If you have not cooked shellfish at home, it can be intimidating the first time. With that in mind, I have researched crucial expert advice and guidelines for the bivalve. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-05-01_podcast_4-19-18_bringing_home_bivalves.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-05-01_podcast_4-19-18_bringing_home_bivalves.mp3 5:21 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman bivalves, clams, ,mussels, oysters no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:55 +0000 Spoiled Ground Beef Food spoilage organisms can be yeasts, molds, fungi, or bacteria that will eventually grow on food. Ground beef goes bad quickly. The reason is grinding it exposes vastly more surface area of the meat to oxygen, as compared with a steak. Food spoilage organisms can be yeasts, molds, fungi, or bacteria that will eventually grow on food. Ground beef goes bad quickly. The reason is grinding it exposes vastly more surface area of the meat to oxygen, as compared with a steak.

]]> Food spoilage organisms can be yeasts, molds, fungi, or bacteria that will eventually grow on food. Ground beef goes bad quickly. The reason is grinding it exposes vastly more surface area of the meat to oxygen, as compared with a steak. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-04-20_podcast_4-5-18_spoiled_ground_beef.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-04-20_podcast_4-5-18_spoiled_ground_beef.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman ground beef, spoilage, foodborne illness no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:55 +0000 Crabmeat Crab is an excellent addition to most diets and can be prepared in many different ways, which makes it easy to include in a meal. Crab is an excellent addition to most diets and can be prepared in many different ways, which makes it easy to include in a meal.

For the U.S. market, the meat of crabs comes in different grades, depending on which part of the crab's body it comes from and the overall size of the crab the meat is taken from. Knowing these will help you save money when deciding what type of crabmeat to purchase for the meal you're planning.

]]> Crab is an excellent addition to most diets and can be prepared in many different ways, which makes it easy to include in a meal. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-03-27_podcast_3-8-18_crabmeat.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-03-27_podcast_3-8-18_crabmeat.mp3 5:20 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman crab, crabmeat no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:50 +0000 Holiday Leftovers In order for your leftovers to keep that "first bite" taste, properly handling of them can help ensure the leftovers you love stay delicious and bacteria-free. In order for your leftovers to keep that "first bite" taste, properly handling of them can help ensure the leftovers you love stay delicious and bacteria-free.

 

]]> In order for your leftovers to keep that "first bite" taste, properly handling of them can help ensure the leftovers you love stay delicious and bacteria-free. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-01-03_podcast_12-28-17_holiday_leftovers.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2018-01-03_podcast_12-28-17_holiday_leftovers.mp3 5:13 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman leftovers, food safety no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:38 +0000 Strategies For Dealing With Work Treats Do you take leftovers, unwanted food gifts, or extra treats to work? This is known as food dumping. Do you take leftovers, unwanted food gifts, or extra treats to work? This is known as food dumping. Here are some tips to help you take control of the situation.

]]> Do you take leftovers, unwanted food gifts, or extra treats to work? This is known as food dumping. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-11_podcast_12-14-17_strategies_for_dealing_with_work_treats.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-11_podcast_12-14-17_strategies_for_dealing_with_work_treats.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman treats, food dumping, leftovers, food safety no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:35 +0000 Wisely Ship Food Gifts Americans enjoy making favorite foods and sending these items to family and friends during the holidays. Receiving a gift of food in the mail is a treat for any gift-receiver. Americans enjoy making favorite foods and sending these items to family and friends during the holidays. Receiving a gift of food in the mail is a treat for any gift-receiver. Follow these tips to help ensure that gifts of food will be delivered safely.

]]> Americans enjoy making favorite foods and sending these items to family and friends during the holidays. Receiving a gift of food in the mail is a treat for any gift-receiver. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-07_podcast_12-7-17_wisely_ship_food_gifts.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-07_podcast_12-7-17_wisely_ship_food_gifts.mp3 5:21 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman food, shipping food, food gifts, food safety no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:34 +0000 Ways to Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey There are many ways to cook a turkey; it depends on your preference. I will share some turkey cooking trends as well as some important facts and precautions. There are many ways to cook a turkey; it depends on your preference. I will share some turkey cooking trends as well as some important facts and precautions. I hope new methods of cooking a turkey will be tried this year, and you will follow the standards and cook meat safely.

]]> There are many ways to cook a turkey; it depends on your preference. I will share some turkey cooking trends as well as some important facts and precautions. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-07_podcast_11-9-17_ways_to_cook_a_thanksgiving_turkey.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-07_podcast_11-9-17_ways_to_cook_a_thanksgiving_turkey.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman Turkey, cook turkey, Thanksgiving, poultry no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:32 +0000 Talking Thanksgiving Turkey Here are a number of shortcuts you can take in preparing your holiday turkey that are safe and can decrease the time spent in preparation. Here are a number of shortcuts you can take in preparing your holiday turkey that are safe and can decrease the time spent in preparation. 

Leftover turkey will keep in the refrigerator for four days. If you have more food than you can eat within four days, freeze it. Cooked turkey may be eaten cold or reheated. When you’re ready to eat your leftovers, reheat them to an internal temperature of 165°F.

]]> Here are a number of shortcuts you can take in preparing your holiday turkey that are safe and can decrease the time spent in preparation. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-07_podcast_11-16-17_talking_thanksgiving_turkey.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-12-07_podcast_11-16-17_talking_thanksgiving_turkey.mp3 5:19 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman Turkey, cook turkey, Thanksgiving, poultry no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:29 +0000 Success In Home Canning Here are some tips on the various parts of the canning process. Here are some tips on the various parts of the canning process. I know canning sounds intimidating; however, once you know the process, it is pretty straightforward! 

]]> Here are some tips on the various parts of the canning process. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-09-07_podcast_9-7-17_success_in_home_canning.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-09-07_podcast_9-7-17_success_in_home_canning.mp3 5:21 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman canning, canning tips, canning process no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:21 +0000 The Spoilers In Food Preservation Proper food preservation methods must be used to prevent them from causing food to spoil! Proper food preservation methods must be used to prevent them from causing food to spoil!

]]> Proper food preservation methods must be used to prevent them from causing food to spoil! http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-09-07_podcast_9-14-17__the_spoilers_in_home_food_preservation.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-09-07_podcast_9-14-17__the_spoilers_in_home_food_preservation.mp3 5:15 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman food preservation, microorganisms, molds, yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, spoilage no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:20 +0000 Salsa Making salsa is a great way to preserve tomatoes! However, it is important to follow the guidelines for keeping your home-canned salsa safe. Making salsa is a great way to preserve tomatoes! However, it is important to follow the guidelines for keeping your home-canned salsa safe.

Only use tested recipes when making home-canned salsa. A tested recipe assures there is enough acidity for safe processing in a boiling water bath.

 

]]> Making salsa is a great way to preserve tomatoes! However, it is important to follow the guidelines for keeping your home-canned salsa safe. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-27_podcast_8-24-17_salsa.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-27_podcast_8-24-17_salsa.mp3 5:07 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman salsa, tomatoes, canning, food safety no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:17 +0000 Acidify Tomatoes Before Canning Tomatoes and tomato products need to be acidified for home canning. Tomatoes and tomato products need to be acidified for home canning.

]]> Tomatoes and tomato products need to be acidified for home canning. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-27_podcast_8-10-17_acidify_tomatoes_before_canning.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-27_podcast_8-10-17_acidify_tomatoes_before_canning.mp3 5:18 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman tomatoes, acidify, acidify tomatoes, canning no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:16 +0000 Foodborne Illness Peaks In Summer Yes, foodborne illnesses increase during the summer, and the reason why is twofold: bacteria multiply faster in warmer temperatures, and preparing food outdoors makes safe food handling more difficult. Yes, foodborne illnesses increase during the summer, and the reason why is twofold: bacteria multiply faster in warmer temperatures, and preparing food outdoors makes safe food handling more difficult.

 

]]> Yes, foodborne illnesses increase during the summer, and the reason why is twofold: bacteria multiply faster in warmer temperatures, and preparing food outdoors makes safe food handling more difficult. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-26_podcast_7-20-17_foodborne_illness_peaks_in_summer.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-26_podcast_7-20-17_foodborne_illness_peaks_in_summer.mp3 5:22 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman foodborne illness, bacteria, no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:15 +0000 Healthy Cooking On A Grill The best part is that grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook! Use these tips for healthy cooking on a grill. The best part is that grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook! Use these tips for healthy cooking on a grill.

 

]]> The best part is that grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook! Use these tips for healthy cooking on a grill. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-13_podcast_7-13-17_healthy_cooking_on_a_grill.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-13_podcast_7-13-17_healthy_cooking_on_a_grill.mp3 5:29 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman grill, grilling, cooking no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:12 +0000 Melons Melons are exposed to pests and microorganisms from dirt, so it is very important to apply the best food safety practices before enjoying them. Melons are exposed to pests and microorganisms from dirt, so it is very important to apply the best food safety practices before enjoying them. What can you do to prevent becoming ill from contaminated melons? Whether they are store bought or home grown, use these guidelines to safely enjoy melons in your home.

]]> Melons are exposed to pests and microorganisms from dirt, so it is very important to apply the best food safety practices before enjoying them. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-06_podcast_7-6-17_melons.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-07-06_podcast_7-6-17_melons.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman melons, melon, food safety, foodborne illness no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:11 +0000 How Long Should I Keep My Food? Many organisms that cause foodborne illnesses do not create any odor or visual evidence of their presence. If you are in doubt about a food's safety, it is best to throw it out! Many organisms that cause foodborne illnesses do not create any odor or visual evidence of their presence. If you are in doubt about a food's safety, it is best to throw it out!

]]> Many organisms that cause foodborne illnesses do not create any odor or visual evidence of their presence. If you are in doubt about a food's safety, it is best to throw it out! http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-06-28_podcast_6-22-17_how_long_should_i_keep_my_food.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-06-28_podcast_6-22-17_how_long_should_i_keep_my_food.mp3 5:19 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman food safety, foodborne illness, handling foods safely, minimum internal temperature no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:09 +0000 Warning For Home Delivery Meal Kits Meal delivery kits are hugely popular right now. The ease of pre-cut ingredients, choosing recipes ahead of time, and having all your dinner groceries delivered in one box seems too good to pass up! Meal delivery kits are hugely popular right now. The ease of pre-cut ingredients, choosing recipes ahead of time, and having all your dinner groceries delivered in one box seems too good to pass up!

 

]]> Meal delivery kits are hugely popular right now. The ease of pre-cut ingredients, choosing recipes ahead of time, and having all your dinner groceries delivered in one box seems too good to pass up! http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-06-28_podcast_6-15-17_warning_for_home_delivery_meal_kits.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-06-28_podcast_6-15-17_warning_for_home_delivery_meal_kits.mp3 5:15 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman meal delivery kits, meal kits, ready-to-make dinner kits, food safety, danger zone no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:07 +0000 Precooked Meat Mix When ground meat goes on sale, many cooks find it helpful to prepare cooked meat mixes for using later in their favorite recipes. When ground meat goes on sale, many cooks find it helpful to prepare cooked meat mixes for using later in their favorite recipes. By preparing a ground meat mix, you will be able to prepare a number of recipes without needing to brown the meat, vegetables, and spices each time you cook! This technique will save time and money. 

]]> When ground meat goes on sale, many cooks find it helpful to prepare cooked meat mixes for using later in their favorite recipes. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-05-30_podcast_6-1-17_precooked_meat_mix.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-05-30_podcast_6-1-17_precooked_meat_mix.mp3 5:15 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman meat, meat mix, ground meat no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:49:06 +0000 Improve Your Cooking Efficiency Cook more efficiently with these cooking tips to save time in the kitchen. Cook more efficiently with these cooking tips to save time in the kitchen. Wouldn't it be nice if you had food prepared before you get home from work or if you had a few steps completed in the meal-making process?

 

]]> Cook more efficiently with these cooking tips to save time in the kitchen. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-04-10_podcast_4-20-17_improve_your_cooking_efficiency.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-04-10_podcast_4-20-17_improve_your_cooking_efficiency.mp3 5:18 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman cooking tips, cook efficiently, save time cooking no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:58 +0000 Pantry Staple Canned Tuna One readily available and inexpensive source of omega-3 fatty acids is canned or vacuum packaged tuna. One readily available and inexpensive source of omega-3 fatty acids is canned or vacuum packaged tuna. Canned tuna represents a convenient way to meet your recommended intake of fish. Make a goal of eating fish twice this week or make it a part of two meals.

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]]> One readily available and inexpensive source of omega-3 fatty acids is canned or vacuum packaged tuna. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-04-07_podcast_4-13-17_pantry_staple_canned_tuna.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-04-07_podcast_4-13-17_pantry_staple_canned_tuna.mp3 5:16 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman tuna, canned tuna, omega-3 fatty acids no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:58 +0000 Food Safety On Super Bowl Sunday As excitement for this year's Super Bowl grows, the USDA eourages consumers to use safe food handling practices at a championship level and avoid becoming one of the estimated 48 million Americans who gets sick from foodborne illness each year. As excitement for this year's Super Bowl grows, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages consumers to use safe food handling practices at a championship level and avoid becoming one of the estimated 48 million Americans who gets sick from foodborne illnesses each year.

]]> As excitement for this year's Super Bowl grows, the USDA eourages consumers to use safe food handling practices at a championship level and avoid becoming one of the estimated 48 million Americans who gets sick from foodborne illness each year. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-02-01_podcast_2-2-17_food_safety_on_super_bowl_sunday.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-02-01_podcast_2-2-17_food_safety_on_super_bowl_sunday.mp3 5:26 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman food safety, foodborne illness, Super Bowl, party no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:47 +0000 Holiday Food Safety While these cooking shows offer great ideas for delicious recipes, their food safety standards are often times rather low. Cooking shows are all the rage; from competitions to how-to shows, they bring the average American tips and tricks for making gourmet food in their own homes. More than half of Americans say they watch cooking shows on television, and more than one in five use these shows as a model for food safety. While these cooking shows offer great ideas for delicious recipes, their food safety standards are often times rather low.

]]> While these cooking shows offer great ideas for delicious recipes, their food safety standards are often times rather low. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-01-05_podcast_12-22-16_holiday_food_safety.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2017-01-05_podcast_12-22-16_holiday_food_safety.mp3 5:22 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman food safety, food safety practices, foodborne illness no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:41 +0000 Eggnog Make It Safely Alcoholic, or not, aged or served immediately, homemade eggnog is worth the extra effort. By following a good recipe and these simple recommendations, you can be sure to have delicious AND safe eggnog for your entire family to enjoy! Alcoholic, or not, aged or served immediately, homemade eggnog is worth the extra effort and will make all your holiday festivities a little more special. By following a good recipe and these simple recommendations, you can be sure to have delicious AND safe eggnog for your entire family to enjoy!

]]> Alcoholic, or not, aged or served immediately, homemade eggnog is worth the extra effort. By following a good recipe and these simple recommendations, you can be sure to have delicious AND safe eggnog for your entire family to enjoy! http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-12-05_podcast_12-8-16_eggnog_make_it_safely.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-12-05_podcast_12-8-16_eggnog_make_it_safely.mp3 5:13 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman eggnog, eggnog safety, pasteurized eggs no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:33 +0000 Going Cold Turkey Outbreaks of food poisoning occur most often in November and December and meat and poultry accounted for 92% of outbreaks. That won’t happen if you follow these easy tips to keep you and your family safe. Outbreaks of food poisoning occur most often in November and December and meat and poultry accounted for 92% of outbreaks. The last thing you want to think about when sitting down to your Thanksgiving meal is whether or not your turkey is going to make you sick, but that won’t happen if you follow these easy tips to keep you and your family safe. 

]]> Outbreaks of food poisoning occur most often in November and December and meat and poultry accounted for 92% of outbreaks. That won’t happen if you follow these easy tips to keep you and your family safe. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-11-22_podcast_11-10-16_going_cold_turkey.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-11-22_podcast_11-10-16_going_cold_turkey.mp3 5:17 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman food poisoning, foodborne illness, Thanksgiving, turkey no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:25 +0000 Safe Lunch Boxes Make sure you keep the "lunch box bug" called foodborne illness out of lunches. Make sure you keep the "lunch box bug" called foodborne illness out of lunches.

]]> Make sure you keep the "lunch box bug" called foodborne illness out of lunches. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-10-07_podcast_9-29-16_safe_lunch_boxes.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-10-07_podcast_9-29-16_safe_lunch_boxes.mp3 5:21 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman Lunch box safety, foodborne illness no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:21 +0000 Pickling More Than Just Cucumbers Fruits and vegetables can be home preserved by pickling. Pickling is a form of canning. It is a skillful blending of spices, sugar, and vinegar with a fruit or vegetable. Fruits and vegetables can be home preserved by pickling. Pickling is a form of canning. It is a skillful blending of spices, sugar, and vinegar with a fruit or vegetable. Pickling shouldn't be limited to cucumbers. We're talking about unexpected, sophisticated fruits and veggies – think broccoli, eggplant, pumpkin, cantaloupe, grapes, pears, and peaches – that you'd never expected to see in a pickle jar.

]]> Fruits and vegetables can be home preserved by pickling. Pickling is a form of canning. It is a skillful blending of spices, sugar, and vinegar with a fruit or vegetable. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-08-18_podcast_8-25-16_pickling_more_than_just_cucumbers.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-08-18_podcast_8-25-16_pickling_more_than_just_cucumbers.mp3 5:15 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman pickling, prickles, preserved products no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:19 +0000 Plan Ahead When Home Canning If you are considering home-canning for the first time, or it has been a while since you pulled out that pressure canner, let me give you a few tips from the food safety experts at the University of Wyoming Extension. If you are considering home-canning for the first time, or it has been a while since you pulled out that pressure canner, let me give you a few tips from the food safety experts at the University of Wyoming Extension.

]]> If you are considering home-canning for the first time, or it has been a while since you pulled out that pressure canner, let me give you a few tips from the food safety experts at the University of Wyoming Extension. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-08-01_podcast_8-4-16_plan_ahead_when_home_canning.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-08-01_podcast_8-4-16_plan_ahead_when_home_canning.mp3 5:18 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman canning, home canning, food preservation no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:12 +0000 Farmer's Market Food Safety Shopping at a farmer’s markets is a great way to get locally-grown fresh fruit, vegetables, and other foods for you and your family. As these markets have become popular it is important to consider the safety of the foods purchased. Shopping at a farmer’s markets is a great way to get locally-grown fresh fruit, vegetables, and other foods for you and your family. As these markets have become popular it is important to consider the safety of the foods purchased. Many markets have their own food safety rules and vendors must comply with them as well as any local and state government regulations. There are some basic guidelines that you should follow to insure the farm-fresh food is safe.

]]> Shopping at a farmer’s markets is a great way to get locally-grown fresh fruit, vegetables, and other foods for you and your family. As these markets have become popular it is important to consider the safety of the foods purchased. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-08-10_podcast_8-11-16_farmers_market_food_safety.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-08-10_podcast_8-11-16_farmers_market_food_safety.mp3 5:16 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman farmer's market, food safety, farmer's market food safety no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:10 +0000 Fresh Lettuce Greens There is an art to making a great salad: Use fresh lettuce greens! A very basic mix of greens that can be topped with almost anything so you can mix it up at home. So, experiment with it and find out what you like best. There is an art to making a great salad: Use fresh lettuce greens! Lettuce is prone to spoilage. It is not advisable to eat lettuce showing visible signs of spoilage, including wilting and excessive browning. A very basic mix of greens that can be topped with almost anything so you can mix it up at home. So, experiment with it and find out what you like best.

]]> There is an art to making a great salad: Use fresh lettuce greens! A very basic mix of greens that can be topped with almost anything so you can mix it up at home. So, experiment with it and find out what you like best. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-06-15_podcast_6-16-16_fresh_lettuce_greens.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-06-15_podcast_6-16-16_fresh_lettuce_greens.mp3 5:19 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman lettuce, lettuce greens, spoilage, heal benefits, no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:48:00 +0000 Germs Eww Yuck What would you guess is the germiest room at your house? Most people mistakenly think it’s the bathroom. The National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International), states that the kitchen has the most germs. What would you guess is the germiest room at your house? Most people mistakenly think it’s the bathroom. The National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International), states that the kitchen has the most germs.

]]> What would you guess is the germiest room at your house? Most people mistakenly think it’s the bathroom. The National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International), states that the kitchen has the most germs. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-05-04_podcast_5-5-15_germs_eww_yuck.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2016-05-04_podcast_5-5-15_germs_eww_yuck.mp3 5:13 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman germs, kitchen germs, cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, bleach solution no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:47:51 +0000 Turkey Planned-Overs Plan a variety of meals with leftover turkey. Plan a variety of meals with leftover turkey. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-11-23_11-26-15_turkey_planned-overs.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-11-23_11-26-15_turkey_planned-overs.mp3 4:05 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:47:29 +0000 Turkey Planned-Overs Transform your leftovers into planned-overs as a whole new meal. Safe handling of leftovers is important to reduce foodborne illness. Transform your leftovers into planned-overs as a whole new meal. Safe handling of leftovers is important to reduce foodborne illness. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-11-18_podcast_11-26-15_turkey_planned-overs.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-11-18_podcast_11-26-15_turkey_planned-overs.mp3 4:24 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:47:28 +0000 Preserving The Good Things Of Life Home preserving and canning is not difficult. There are guidelines, recipes, and processes to follow to ensure a safe finished food. Home preserving and canning is not difficult. There are guidelines, recipes, and processes to follow to ensure a safe finished food. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-08-21_podcast_8-13-15_preserving_the_good_things_in_life.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-08-21_podcast_8-13-15_preserving_the_good_things_in_life.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:47:18 +0000 Update Old Food Preservation Recipes Old canning recipes probably do not stand up to current recommendations. Old canning recipes probably do not stand up to current recommendations. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-08-21_podcast_8-6-15_update_old_food_preservation_recipes.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-08-21_podcast_8-6-15_update_old_food_preservation_recipes.mp3 5:16 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:47:11 +0000 Packing The Perfect Picnic The foods packed for a picnic should not only taste delicious, but they should also nutritious. The foods packed for a picnic should not only taste delicious, but they should also nutritious. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-08-21_podcast_7-23-15_packing_the_perfect_picnic.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-08-21_podcast_7-23-15_packing_the_perfect_picnic.mp3 5:06 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:47:08 +0000 Getting Grill Ready To keep your grill working properly, and ensure your grilled food tastes great every time, it's best to do a periodic cleaning. To keep your grill working properly, and ensure your grilled food tastes great every time, it's best to do a periodic cleaning. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-06-22_podcast_6-11-15_getting_grill_ready.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-06-22_podcast_6-11-15_getting_grill_ready.mp3 5:17 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman grill, cleaning, sanitizing no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:47:06 +0000 How To Store And Use Up Leftovers By following these basic food safety rules, you will be able to enjoy leftovers. Reusing leftovers can save us time and money!! By following these basic food safety rules, you will be able to enjoy leftovers. Reusing leftovers can save us time and money!! http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-04-16_podcast_4-16-15_how_to_store_and_use_leftovers.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-04-16_podcast_4-16-15_how_to_store_and_use_leftovers.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:46:55 +0000 Trusted Nutrition Resources Reliable resources that provide timely and scientifically based information for people with varied nutritional needs. Reliable resources that provide timely and scientifically based information for people with varied nutritional needs. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-03-18_podcast_3-19-15_trusted_nutrition_resources.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-03-18_podcast_3-19-15_trusted_nutrition_resources.mp3 5:14 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman nutrition resources, nutrition websites, nutrition, food safety, physical activity no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:46:46 +0000 How To Choose Crabmeat By Grade Knowing crabmeat grades will help you save money when deciding what type of crabmeat to purchase for the meal you're planning. Knowing crabmeat grades will help you save money when deciding what type of crabmeat to purchase for the meal you're planning. http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-02-24_podcast_2-26-15_crabmeat.mp3 http://wyoextension.org/vickihayman/?name=2015-02-24_podcast_2-26-15_crabmeat.mp3 5:17 vhayman@uwyo.edu (Vicki Hayman) Vicki Hayman no Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:46:41 +0000